Intent to Sole Source: Ventana Reagents and Supporting Supplies

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to issue a noncompetitive purchase order to Roche Diagnostics, 9115 Hague RD, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46256-1025, United States (Unique Entity ID: JDMDFEZBYH36). This procurement is for Ventana reagents and supporting supplies. See attached for FAR 13.5 Sole Source Justification. The Government contemplates the award of a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a response which shall be considered by the agency. Please email responses to Amanda Imlach at [email protected] no later than the time indicated below. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored. Responses must be received no later than 12:00pm EST on August 28th, 2023. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Respondents should ensure the information provided is detailed, current, accurate, and complete. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The PSC code is 6550.